Match Report


CelticCeltic     MotherwellMotherwell
darren Nichollsdarren Nicholls Noel Henry Noel Henry
Neil BenaliN. Benali74
G
1
G
77Julian LaCroneJ. LaCrone
Damiano SadottiD. Sadotti76
D
2
D
75Mateus PassoM. Passo
Richard SterjovskiR. Sterjovski79
D
3
D
71Yassine AbdellaouiY. Abdellaoui
Oscar CastanedaO. Castaneda79
D
4
D
72Benedetto TacchiB. Tacchi
Gavin LiddellG. Liddell90
M
captain5
D
76Jorge VelosoJ. Veloso
Matt BradyM. Brady95
M
6
M
78Alen CvitanovicA. Cvitanovic
Craig McallisterC. Mcallister88
M
7captain
M
78Guy SabinG. Sabin
Matt GemmillM. Gemmill89
M
8
A
76Alec LawA. Law
Tony CarrickT. Carrick85
A
9
A
75Colin FergusonC. Ferguson
Neil SounessN. Souness87
A
10
A
74Gabriel GainzaG. Gainza
Robin FavreR. Favre84
A
11
A
77Manuel QuintanaM. Quintana
 
Craig DavidsonC. Davidson81
M
12
D
76Luis RenierL. Renier
León CarvajalL. Carvajal82
A
13
G
49David MckinlayD. Mckinlay
Kevin DalglishK. Dalglish81
M
14
D
30Jan SimonsenJ. Simonsen

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Celtic Park where Celtic play host to Motherwell. A crowd of 17,935 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Celtic are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Motherwell appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Paul McNeill.


0.00
Celtic get the match underway!
3.53
Yassine Abdellaoui flicks a high ball forward to Alec Law who takes it down. Alec Law knocks in a cross ball towards Guy Sabin. Guy Sabin powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
6.36
Alen Cvitanovic hacks Damiano Sadotti from behind! The referee brings Alen Cvitanovic to one side and gives him a warning! Damiano Sadotti grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.19
Tony Carrick brings the ball forward. Tony Carrick knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian LaCrone who gathers it comfortably.
22.59
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
24.38
Oscar Castaneda makes a probing pass to Tony Carrick. Tony Carrick knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian LaCrone who gathers it comfortably.
27.51
Richard Sterjovski flicks a high pass forward to Craig Mcallister who brings the ball under control. Craig Mcallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Carrick. Tony Carrick lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Liddell. Gavin Liddell whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
28.12
Alen Cvitanovic makes an attacking run forward. Alen Cvitanovic knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Neil Benali is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.36
With some swift thinking, Oscar Castaneda plays the ball forward to Craig Mcallister. Craig Mcallister passes the ball forward to Robin Favre. Robin Favre shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.37
Craig Mcallister flicks a high ball forward to Matt Brady who takes it down. Matt Brady knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Julian LaCrone who gathers it comfortably.
40.28
Matt Gemmill knocks the ball forward to Neil Souness. Neil Souness knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Yassine Abdellaoui.
42.56
Yassine Abdellaoui decides to run forward with the ball. Yassine Abdellaoui sees space and advances. Yassine Abdellaoui knocks in a cross ball towards Manuel Quintana. Manuel Quintana makes a looping header on goal. Neil Benali is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Celtic appear unchanged since the first half. Motherwell also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Motherwell kick off the second half!
47.11
Guy Sabin knocks the ball forward to Alec Law. Alec Law knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Benali who gathers it comfortably.
49.02
Craig Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Robin Favre. Robin Favre knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Carrick. Tony Carrick makes a deft header. Julian LaCrone is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.09
Matt Brady comes in with a high challenge, catching Guy Sabin with his studs. Matt Brady is shown the red card!! Guy Sabin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.34
With some swift thinking, Guy Sabin plays the ball forward to Alec Law. Alec Law knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oscar Castaneda.
63.43
Robin Favre makes an attacking run forward. Robin Favre whips in a cross ball towards Neil Souness. Neil Souness flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
66.42
Damiano Sadotti knocks the ball forward to Robin Favre. Robin Favre advances with the ball. Robin Favre lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Carrick. Tony Carrick flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.16
Mateus Passo kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Gainza. Gabriel Gainza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damiano Sadotti.
72.57
Yassine Abdellaoui makes a strong solo run forward. Yassine Abdellaoui chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Ferguson. Colin Ferguson plays a one-two with Guy Sabin and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Colin Ferguson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
75.16
Craig Mcallister makes an attacking run forward. Craig Mcallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.56
Richard Sterjovski breaks forward. Richard Sterjovski flicks a high pass forward. Robin Favre holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robin Favre shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
84.01
Craig Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Robin Favre holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robin Favre shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.27
Yassine Abdellaoui plays the ball forward to Alen Cvitanovic. Alen Cvitanovic threads a neat ball through to Alec Law. Alec Law knocks in a cross ball towards Guy Sabin. Guy Sabin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Guy Sabin!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Celtic

Motherwell
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
56.2%
43.8%
Play Area
23.4%
46.9%
29.7%

Scorers
Tony Carrick 49, 66
Colin Ferguson 28
Manuel Quintana 43
Guy Sabin 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tony Carrick of Celtic

Match Ratings
1.Neil Benali (GK)
6
2.Damiano Sadotti (DEF)
6
3.Richard Sterjovski (DEF)
6
4.Oscar Castaneda (DEF)
6
5.Gavin Liddell (MID)
6
6.Matt Brady (MID)red card
3
7.Craig Mcallister (MID)
7
8.Matt Gemmill (MID)
6
9.Tony Carrick (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
10.Neil Souness (ATT)
6
11.Robin Favre (ATT)
7
 
12.Craig Davidson (MID)
0
13.León Carvajal (ATT)
0
14.Kevin Dalglish (MID)
0

1.Julian LaCrone (GK)
6
2.Mateus Passo (DEF)
6
3.Yassine Abdellaoui (DEF)
7
4.Benedetto Tacchi (DEF)
6
5.Jorge Veloso (DEF)
6
6.Alen Cvitanovic (MID)
7
7.Guy Sabin (MID)goal scored
7
8.Alec Law (ATT)
6
9.Colin Ferguson (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Gabriel Gainza (ATT)
6
11.Manuel Quintana (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Luis Renier (DEF)
0
13.David Mckinlay (GK)
0
14.Jan Simonsen (DEF)
0